England
In England Year Nine is the ninth year after Reception. It is the ninth full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 13 by the 1st September in any given academic year. It is also the year in which pupils are formally assessed against National Curriculum levels. With effect from 2009, National Curriculum Tests are no longer compulsory in this year group.
Year Nine is usually the third year of Secondary school. In some areas of England, Year Nine is the first or second year of Secondary school.
Year 9 pupils tend to be aged between 13–14 years old. Pupils also choose their options in Year 9, for their GCSE qualifications.
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